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Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov announced that Turkey will receive Russian S-400 air defense missile systems in 2019, despite constant pressure from the United States.

"I think that Almaz-Antey [the manufacturer] will not have problems with loading for the next decade. Not only our traditional partners, but also, as you know, NATO countries — Turkey, despite all threats on the part of the United States, has not given up this contract. In 2019, it will receive all the equipment in accordance with our contractual obligations on time," Sputnik quoted Borisov as saying.

The development on purchase of Russian S-400s missile defense system comes after Russia and Turkey signed a loan agreement to supply S-400s to Ankara. According to a statement by the Turkish defense industry secretariat, two S-400 batteries will be operated and serviced by the Turkish military.

The two sides also agreed on technology cooperation to develop S-400 production in Turkey, Washington and its NATO allies have criticized Ankara over the deal repeatedly.

Earlier reports said the US Congress intended to suspend the delivery of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey because Ankara plans to acquire the Russian S-400 air defense system.

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